Analysis of the Japanese printing and dyeing techniques: Yuzen dyeing

Abstract

Yuzen dyeing is one of the traditional Japanese printing and dyeing techniques. Its production process is complex and exquisite, colorful, using Yuzen patterns dyed by Yuzen dyeing technique. In Japan, according to the region, it can be divided into Kyouyuzen, Kagayuzen and Tokyoyuzen. The cloth dyed by Yuzen is usually made into clothing, bags and other products. Yuzen patterns bear the creativity and spiritual culture of the Japanese nation. This paper will mainly analyze the background origin and artistic characteristics of Yuzen patterns, hoping to provide help for traditional printing and dyeing techniques and patterns.